Description: Book Details Title: The Secret of the Golden Flower Author: Lü Dongbin Translator: Richard Wilhelm Format: Trade Paperback Pages: 151 Condition: Brand NewDescription"The Secret of the Golden Flower" is a Chinese Taoist book about meditation, first was translated by Richard Wilhelm, a friend of Carl Jung. Jung wrote a forward and an appendix for the book. The meditation technique described in the book is a straightforward, silent method; the book's description of meditation has been characterized as 'Zen with details'. The meditation technique, set forth in poetic language, reduces to a formula of sitting, breathing and contemplating. Sitting primarily relates to a straight posture. Breathing is described in detail, primarily in terms of the esoteric physiology of the path of "qi" (also known as "chi" or "ki"), or breath energy. The energy path associated with breathing has been described as similar to an internal wheel vertically aligned with the spine. When breathing is steady, the wheel turns forward, with breath energy rising in back and descending in front. Bad breathing habits (or bad posture, or even bad thoughts) may cause the wheel not to turn, or move backward, inhibiting the circulation of essential breath energy. In contemplation, one watches thoughts as they arise and recede. The title is illustrated with eleven plates and four text illustrations. Free Shipping USA & No Customs SHIPS SAME BUSINESS DAY BEFORE 12PM EST ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES AND SERVICES USA: USPS Economy (2-9 business days) Canada: Economy (2-9 business days)Premium Packaging Our cardboard mailers assure that your order is packed to survive the sometimes perilous journey to your mailbox. 30-Day Returns Returns must be in exact same condition and packaging as sold. Buyer pays return shipping unless our error.Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not happy with your order, please let us know before leaving feedback so we can make it right!
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Spiritual Book
Features: Illustrated
Intended Audience: Adults
Era: 8th Century
Book Title: Secret of the Golden Flower; a Chinese Book of Life
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.4in
Item Width: 6.1in
Author: Cary F. Baynes
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Mindfulness & Meditation, Taoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Taoist
Publisher: Martino FINE Books
Publication Year: 2014
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Philosophy
Item Weight: 9.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 176 Pages